Neon Tetra Tank Mates: Best & Worst
Good tank mates for a Neon Tetra share its water (72-78°F, pH 6-7), suit its peaceful temperament, and are the wrong size to eat it or be eaten.
Best tank mates
Cardinal Tetra
Compatible · 20 gal+
Ember Tetra
Compatible · 10 gal+
Guppy
Compatible · 10 gal+
Endler's Livebearer
Compatible · 10 gal+
Platy
Compatible · 10 gal+
Honey Gourami
Compatible · 10 gal+
German Blue Ram
Compatible · 20 gal+
Bronze Corydoras
Compatible · 20 gal+
Panda Corydoras
Compatible · 20 gal+
Pygmy Corydoras
Compatible · 10 gal+
Otocinclus
Compatible · 10 gal+
Zebra Danio
Compatible · 10 gal+
Avoid these
Angelfish
Not recommended
Discus
Not recommended
Kribensis
Not recommended
Yoyo Loach
Not recommended
Convict Cichlid
Not recommended
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Not recommended
Pictus Catfish
Not recommended
Frequently asked questions
What can live with a Neon Tetra?
Cardinal Tetra, Ember Tetra, Guppy, Endler's Livebearer, Platy and similar peaceful species.
What should not be kept with a Neon Tetra?
Angelfish, Discus, Kribensis, Yoyo Loach and other incompatible species.
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